Aug
21
2024
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Pope St. Pius X and the Marians
By jmcaleer
On Aug. 21, the feast of Pope St. Pius X (1835-1914), we recall the Holy Father's special role in the Marian Congregation and its renovation by Bl. George Matulaitis.
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Aug
20
2024
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“Doctor Mellifluous": St. Bernard of Clairvaux
By jmcaleer
Known as “Doctor Mellifluous,” as praise of Jesus “flowed like honey” from his lips, St. Bernard of Clairvaux (feast day: Aug. 20) was a strong defender of the faith even during trying times with not one but two popes: the antipope Anacletus II, and the true Holy Father, Pope Innocent II.
Aug
19
2024
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A special devotion to Divine Mercy: St. John Eudes
By Anonymous (not verified)
Saint John Eudes (1601-1680), whose feast we celebrate on Aug. 19, was one of the leading proponents of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He also discerned a close connection between the Heart of Jesus and Divine Mercy.
Aug
17
2024
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Our Lady of Knock, pray for us!
By jmcaleer
The feast day of Our Lady of Knock is Aug. 17. Watch Fr. Chris Alar, MIC's talk on the great Marian apparition in Ireland!
Aug
16
2024
"Inspectio Cordis": 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 18
By jmcaleer
A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
Aug
15
2024
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Our favorite week of the year: "Marian Week"
By jmcaleer
For many of us in the Marian Congregation, our favorite week of the year is known as “Marian Week," from Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, to Aug. 22, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. Join us at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy!
Aug
15
2024
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The Assumption, Our Hope of Glory
By jmcaleer
Come, let us, with one mind and heart, praise the Lord on this Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Aug. 15 (a Holy Day of Obligation). Mary's bodily Assumption into Heaven is the fulfillment of God's promise to recover all gifts to mankind. The Immaculate one lived and lives as all human beings were destined to live.
Aug
14
2024
What Does It Mean to Be Catholic?
By jmcaleer
Are members of the Catholic Church different in terms of belonging, than members of a secular group or organization? And, is the doctrine and Tradition of the Catholic Church essential, or peripheral, in answering this question? Father Kenneth Dos Santos, MIC, explains in his latest column for CatholicStand.com.
Aug
14
2024
The Immaculate Mother of Mercy and St. Maximilian Kolbe
By jmcaleer
Mary is our Mother of Mercy. And St. Maximilian Kolbe (feast day: Aug. 14) is one who not only taught about the Immaculata, but also lived in imitation of her merciful, tender Heart.
Aug
13
2024
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Who Were Saints Pontian and Hippolytus?
By Anonymous (not verified)
Their friendship came about due to hard labor, and their feast day is Aug. 13. Father Dan Cambra, MIC, celebrates the martyrs St. Pontian, Pope, and St. Hippolytus, Priest.
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